At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

The Housing and Community Development Division creates and maintains a viable urban community by providing affordable housing opportunities, neighborhood improvements, human services and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income residents of Orange County. We accomplish this mission with a commitment to excellent customer service and through strong partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations, private corporations and citizen groups.

The Housing and Community Development Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant Project Manager. This position is located in the Planning Section, and is responsible for assisting the Chief Planner with the planning, administrative management, project completion, and tracking of financial and programmatic outcomes of projects implemented as part of the local Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF).

• Assists Chief Planner in directing the Section work program tasks associated primarily with the local Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), to include limited supervision of other staff members, data gathering and preparation of reports, and necessary public outreach.
• Performs administrative management of the Orange County’s AHTF, to include updates to the Housing Trust Fund Plan, development and tracking of budget, implementation of AHTF strategies, and reporting of outcomes.
• Develops new program infrastructure associated with the set up and implementation of strategies and initiatives outlined in the Housing Trust Fund Plan.
• Responsible for development of new programs and innovation initiatives outlined in the Housing Trust Fund Plan.
• Coordinates leveraging of resources, to include local, state and federal funding targeted for affordable housing, in order to develop necessary partnerships and ensure successful implementation of strategies outlined in the Housing Trust Fund Plan.
• Provides oversight of other personnel with the AHTF duties to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner and within the budget.
• Maintains effective and productive communication with team members, internal and external customers, and vendors.
• Coordinates and assists in the development of presentations on affordable housing issues for internal and external stakeholders. Presents on topics related to the local AHTF and responds to inquiries as needed.
• Interacts directly with citizens on specific projects and initiatives, and attends public meetings related to such projects. Manages media relations, if required.
• Represent Housing and Community Development Division in meetings with various community stakeholder groups and professional organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related and three years of progressive experience in aforementioned area and two years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Master's degree in Planning, Real Estate, Business Administration or one of the other fields mentioned above.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or other professional certification or training indicating ongoing professional development activities in the area of urban planning.

Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.

Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.

The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background screening process prior to the start of employment.

Posting Date: 3/24/2023

Closing Date: 4/23/2023

(Posting is subject to close without prior notice)

$66,144 - $84,635 / Annually

Salary based on qualification

525 E. South Street

Orlando , FL 32801

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.